I'm shopping for a good used Fish and Ski. The whole package needs to weigh less than 2300 lbs. Are some manufacturers/years prefered or better than others? Is there a better fiberglass (with walk thru windshield) Fish and Ski boat?
Thanks for the Advice!
Elchucko

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I've owed a ProCraft 1780 V since 1987 (bought it new) Love it and never had a problem with it. What year model is the 170? The orginal ProCraft's were made in Tennesse....then sold out, and was made is Missouri if I'm not mistaken for a while.....now gone altogether.

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Actually , I'm just shopping and getting ideas right now. The size/shape/design of a 170 F&S really appeal's to me. I think I probably want an 01 or newer. The Aluminum idea is a good one. The Crestliner F&S is a great boat, but tall Gunwales (IMHO) for a fishing boat. I like to be closer to the water.
I will test several boats soon, just needing some opinions from the experts here. Too bad there are not any Aluminum Shallow V F&S's out there. That would be perfect.

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Have you considered an aluminum deck boat? Ride would likely be a little rougher than a F&S, but you could get a bigger one and still be within your weight requirement. Most of them are equipped for fishing, lounging, and watersports.

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